Adar / Nisan / Iyyar / Sivan 5780 Vol. 30, No. 3 Spring 2020

THE BULLETIN

Congregation Agudas Israel 715 McKinnon Ave, Saskatoon S7H 2G2 (306) 343-7023 Fax: (306) 343-1244 Rabbi Claudio Jodorkovsky Website: www.agudasisrael.org President: Kevin Sharfe Holocaust Memorial 2020 Sunday, May 24th, 2020 1:30pm Venue: Persephone Theatre 100 Spadina Crescent E. Remai Arts Centre Admission: Free We are honoured to welcome our 2020 Holocaust Memorial Keynote Speaker, Mr. Alex Buckman This is an opportunity to hear first hand stories of survival and endurance. Alex was originally from Brussels, he was born October 31st, 1939. Ten months later the Nazis invaded Belgium. “Then everything changed for my family”, he said. Alex was just a few years old when he was hidden from the Nazis while his parents were transported to Auschwitz. He will explain how, for his protection, he was placed with different families, but that was dangerous because the Germans told anyone that helped Jewish people would be sent to concentration camps too! Alex will be 81 years old this coming October. He is president of the Child Survivor Group at the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and serves as Treasurer of the World Federation of Jewish Child Holocaust Survivors.

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This page is sponsored by Gladys Rose of Toronto Deadline for the next Bulletin is May 15, 2020 Returning to Israel by Alan Goluboff

Returning to Israel Our Airbnb on Sheikin Street was the centre after a twelve year point from which we were able to expore a absence along with my very different city and country from 1971. wife, Linda who had Then we had a few dollars a week to explore. not been to Israel since Today, a coffee can barely be had for a few 1991 and son, Sam dollars. After dropping our bags we ventured and his girlfriend who have never been there out walking a block to be swallowed up by turned out to be quite the experience. Many the Carmel Market, the focal point of our time reasons brought us to Israel in Tel Aviv. We will rable than the last. the least of which was my and Alan and Linda dream of our daily Our first stop was in Caesarea, the first Linda’s desire to visit Kibbutz visits to buy fruit, capital of the Roman empire in Israel years Hulda where we met in 1971, a vegetables, juice, before it moved to Jerusalem. Turning off the lifetime ago. bread, cakes, candy multilane highway to Haifa one is instantly Coincidentally, a major meet- and coffee, upon re- taken back in time as you walk the ancient ing of world leaders was in the turning to Toronto ruins along the Mediterranean Sea. Anyone country when we arrived. To and dealing with the who has been to Israel knows ancient ruins be in Israel when the German and modern Israel stand by side or one President Steinmeyer spoke to Alan and Sam on top of the other. I had walked these world leaders during the fifth ruins on my own years ago but this time annual Holocaust Memorial Forum in support few more with a professional guide the place came of Israel and against anti-semitism and hatred months to life much more clearly. made me feel optimistic about our future as of winter Back in the van with my nephew Jake’s Jews. One can only hope his words will make ahead. wife, Jill at the wheel and her German a difference. Exploring speaking father riding shotgun and fol- The vibrancy and love of life I always as- the streets, lowing the GPS, we headed north to sociate with Israel did not disappoint me. The restaurants, Haifa. Fortunately, country continues to grow and develop in all museums Dov and our guide Shiri, the directions in the midst of a very challenging and Tel Aviv Alan sister of a friend I neighborhood. There is an energy that is pal- beaches one had worked with on pable from the moment you step off the plane. could easily enjoy everyday but Israel a film during my last The air, the smells, and the people speaking has so much more to offer. The same visit spoke German Hebrew all around me, I remember from my day we arrived our nephew, his wife along with English very first visit here either through memory or and her father from Berlin joined us. and Hebrew. We imagination. Driving into the centre of Tel We shared a two story apartment for were in good hands. Aviv I was quickly swallowed up by a robust the first eight days touring the country We were soon stand- and dynamic world like no other. with a personal guide for an intense ing high over the city five days before some of the family of Haifa, a jewel of a needed to return to Toronto and Berlin. city on the sea, looking down at the Baba’i This year Israel was experiencing it’s wet- Temple. The last time I stood there was with Quarterly test winter in memory. We were fortunate Linda and Dave Diament, my closest friend to miss the worst of it and regardless what at the time, 1972. weather came our way we all knew real winter Food was next on the agenda, so we drove was raging in Canada and Berlin. Each day down the mountain and back on the highway by Kaiti Hannah and each stop was more splendid and memo- north to Acre, the ancient Ottoman port for a continued on page 12 1. The Book of Esther is the one of the only biblical books to not mention who? 2. What does the word “Purim” mean? SHERWOOD 3. Who was the first wife of King Ahasuerus? GMC RV GMC 4. What are the four commandments for Purim? Medium Sales Heavy GMC Duty and Duty 5. What are the baskets of food people traditionally Trucks Service Trucks give one another for Purim called? 6. How many cups of wine do we drink at a seder? SASKATOON'S Free Shuttle Service Body Shop Pick-up and Delivery The Body Shop provides 7. What are the five species of grain that are ARTS & CONVENTION Free Loaners on all SGI or chametz? CENTRE 7:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Retail Collision Claims 8. How long does Pesach last in the diaspora? How #35 22nd Street E. Saskatoon, SK long in Israel? Tickets: www.tcutickets.ca 9. In which liquid do we dip karpas during a seder? Website: www.tcuplace.com CHEVROLET 550 Brand Road • Saskatoon 10. Matzah must be made in how many minutes or less? Answers on page 11 (306) 975-7777 374-6330 • Toll Free 1-877-374-6330

This page is sponsored by Alan, Linda and Sam Goluboff of Toronto 2 Editorial FROM OUR CONGREGATIONAL FAMILY by Steven Goluboff The Mission Statement of Congregation Agudas Israel The Bulletin has Congregation Agudas Israel is a spiritual, religious, educational and social home committed to deepening the quality of Jewish life in Saskatoon and district. We are an evolving link in the historical traditions of been a major source of the Jewish people. We are a progressive, democratic and sensitive congregation responding to the widest communication with spectrum of Jewish thought and practice. our members over the Written at the 2002 Kallah by the members of Congregation Agudas Israel last thirty years. Now that we are only pub- MAZEL TOV AND CONGRATULATIONS TO: lishing every three months, I think the gaps Dr. Simonne Horwitz (D. Phil), an Associate Professor in the college’s for keeping our members up to date on im- Department of History, received the J.W. George Ivany Internationalization Award for Faculty on Feb. 7, during the third annual People Around the portant issues in the community are too long. World (PAW) conference at USask. The Board has on its agenda the creation of Dr. Alan Rosenberg who has been honoured with the inaugural a Communication Committee that would CRA Master Award for 2020 in recognition of his exemplary of course include The Bulletin. As both our career and accomplishments in the field of Rheumatology, encompassing President and Associate Editor alluded to in his outstanding service to patients, administrative service, excellence in their columns, we are going through signifi- rheumatology teaching and education, and research. cant changes. Unfortunately, our membership Allen Ponak who continues his work as a salary arbitrator for Major League has declined although we are delighted to Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players’ Association. welcome four new members in this issue of Prof. Emeritus Henry Woolf (LLD’01) whose work and career were celebrated The Bulletin. We have not developed an ef- by the Saskatchewan theatre community at a dedication event for fective system of outreach and follow up with the Henry Woolf Theatre in the Department of Drama. The new prospective members or a process to make it Henry Woolf Bursary in Drama was announced during this celebration. Established by the Department of Drama—and with the support of alumni easy and accessible to join the Congregation. and friends like you, this bursary will provide financial assistance to students Our Website has been a go-to for prospective majoring in drama. Please consider making a donation, in honour of Henry members and probably needs a serious review Woolf, that will give our students an extra boost by easing their financial of its content. This of course and as always worries while giving them time to focus on their studies. requires individuals with skill and interest Michael and JoAnne Gertler-Jaffe on the engagement of their daughter Jardena Ciera to work with our administrative staff, Rabbi Gertler-Jaffe to Maximillian (Max)Jansen, son of Ellen Graf and Heiko Jansen. They are Claudio and Rosy to be constantly updating both in the Graduate Vocal Arts program at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. and managing it. Rosy does an excellent job of Max is from Cincinnati, Ohio and met Jardena five years ago while singing together in Los email communication about upcoming events Angeles. Maximillian and Jardena plan to wed in 2021. and seeking volunteers for our programs. We Heather Fenyes who was honoured by the U of must continue to communicate with our mem- S College of Education for her contribution and commitment to the field of education and has been bers regarding the progress of our renovations inducted into the Wall of Honour in the category of and the ongoing need for fundraising. It is still Business and Philanthropy. unclear as it always will be with renovations Shaina Goluboff whose husband Adam Hnatyshyn about the final costs, but it will certainly be scored his 1000th goal in Recreational Hockey. several hundred thousand dollars more than Matthew Taras who has been accepted into the U. of S. we have raised so far. As soon as our budget College of Law starting in the fall of 2020. is more specific, we must reengage previous donors, and non-donors to consider making CONDOLENCES TO: this project worthy of more giving. The family of Bert Korber, a former member of CAI who died on December 28, in In the next few months, we are challenged Richmond, BC, one month short of his 100th birthday. He is survived by his children Jason with finding venues for our synagogue activi- and Melanie and their families. ties. Preston Park has proven to be a warm and Robbie Waisman and family on the recent passing of his wife Gloria Waisman in appropriate site for regular Shabbat morning Vancouver. services. There is usually a minyan but as THANK YOU: always attracting people to Shabbat Services Leila Goluboff would like to thank the members of Congregation Agudas Israel for their continues to be a challenge. The example support and kindness during her medical and surgical journey. and inspiration to be part of this must come from the leadership on the Board of Trustees. FOR INFORMATION: Rebecca and Steven Simpson’s The Barn at If any member has a loved one or friend in hospital who might want a visit from Rabbi Wind’s Edge has ably hosted several events, Claudio please let him and/or the office know. The hospitals no longer provide that information the next being Purim on March 9th, and even to clergy. the potential of using it for B’nai Mitzvot when If anyone is interested in a job at our cemetery please contact Ralph Katzman at 306-931-2468. available. Our Holocaust Memorial Service Because of our construction, we will not be holding a community Sedar this year. However, we will be requesting families to include others who might not have a family seder to attend in continued on page 13 their own family Sedar. This page is sponsored by Steven, Leila, Sarah and Shaina Goluboff and families 3 From the President Kevin Sharfe, President, CAI

My senses fill with are both active members of our synagogue Israel shares the pride in your accomplish- pride every time and and they also serve on our Board of Direc- ments! Mazel Tov! all over again when I tors. Both have recently been recognized Good people direct this synagogue and our learn of a heartwarm- with great acclaim in their respective fields. great members benefit. Every effort is being ing story relating to a Simonne, (D.Phil) a Doctor of Philosophy, is made to provide services and value throughout member of our Con- an Associate Professor at the University of our building renovation. For example, Rabbi gregation Agudas Israel. As a Jewish person, Saskatchewan in the Department of History. Claudio and the Hebrew School Committee I feel linked to their accomplishments. As the Just recently, Simonne received the J.W. haven’t skipped a beat as they lead Hebrew President of our synagogue and as someone George Ivany Internationalization Award, school classes in the alternate location at who finds immense pleasure in celebrating which recognized her commitment, as a fac- Grosvenor Park United Church. In addition, our community, that feeling moves me to an ulty member, to internationalization at the U we continue to benefit from the generosity outright paternal-like chest-puffing. The other of S. Joel, is a play-write, artistic director and of the Preston Park Retirement Residence, day I was speaking with my mom about how I a PhD student at the U of S, and he led the Preston 1, where we hold our weekly shabbat was feeling, and she told me, “when someone creation of the play Reasonable Doubt. It was services in their interfaith chapel. The space in our Jewish community excels it brings all a sell-out at Persephone Theatre and lauded is welcoming and intimate, and it’s a perfect of us covet.” Oh, a mother’s wisdom. by theatre critics across the country. example of how Congregation Agudas Israel Simonne Horowitz and Joel Bernbaum Every member of Congregation Agudas continued on page 11 Divrei Harav – Rabbi Claudio’s Message Jewish pluralism in Israel should matter to all of us Support MERCAZ in the coming WZC elections By Rabbi Claudio Jodorkovsky Dear friends, I’m we know that the Jewish state is not exempt and Reconstructionist Jews need to fundraise writing to you on this from political controversies and internal to establish their congregations. edition of our Bul- fights. In addition to all the challenges regard- The lack of religious freedom for Jews in letin, about an impor- ing peace and security, Israel struggles with Israel contrasts with the liberty and possibili- tant election that is religious pluralism, being the only democracy ties Jews enjoy in the western world. This is about to happen that greatly affects Israel. I’m where Jews don’t have religious freedom. In a sad reality for a country that prides itself not talking about the election for Prime Min- Israel, Jews are not free to choose the Rabbi of being the only democracy in the Middle ister, but one where every Jew in the world they want for their wedding and they are East and the homeland of the Jewish People. can have a voice and influence the course of obligated to hire one imposed by the central Although different Jewish denominations are Israel’s future and growth, whether you are an Rabbinate, controlled by the ultra-Orthodox making inroads in Israel, slowly questioning Israeli citizen or not. This election is for the minority. Thousands of Jews from the former the religious monopoly of Orthodox Juda- World Zionist Congress (WZC). Soviet Union are still not recognized as Jews continued on page 13 In 1897, Theodor Hertzl organized the first and the only “solution” they are given is to World Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland undergo a conversion process according to M C FIR ON and it had been convened regularly ever since. the extreme and unreasonable conditions of MERCAZF S A E Ever five years, the WZC elects its 507 offic- the ultra-Orthodox rabbinate. In Israel there E R ers who decide on the policies of the World is no separation between religion and State R V CANADAA Zionist Organization. Most importantly, the for the purpose of family law, which means is theO Voice of Conservative Judaism inT Israel T I WZC allocates money through the Jewish that if the ultra-Orthodox Rabbis don’t rec- * V National Fund (JFN) and the Jewish Agency, ognize someone as a Jew, this person cannot We are YOUR voice!E

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When the Israelites some of that independent identity in favor of classroom discussions about the Middle East. left the desert after 40 a community identity. Judaism in the home Even within our own religious movements years of wandering is a give and take for me, and sometimes it the future is unclear. Intermarriage without and found themselves feels like it can take more than it gives. But I conversion, religious disinterest, and cultural on the precipice of do it because I hope for a brighter future for emulsion into the secular community are huge entering the holy land, me and my family. existential threats to the Jewish people. one of the first things they did was to hold I imagine the congregation feels the same Intermarriage and conversion are par- a mass circumcision. Presumably, wander- way as we forge ahead with a multi-million- ticularly complicated subjects. Modern ing leaves little time for the mitzvah of Brit dollar refresh to our facilities. It’s not without Jewish people loathe to practice any kind of Milah. Imagine the thinking, after 40 years pain. We have all given of our wallets, time, exclusionary practice. There is a perceived of wandering and you finally get where you and energy towards a vision of the future for injustice to marrying based on racial or cul- are going and you think to yourself “I guess our congregation. The refresh also taken away tural exclusivity that leaves a bad taste in the I have a little too much foreskin, let’s take our place of worship for the year. For some mouth. There is also the matter of practical- care of that.” I suppose it represented a new in the community this means more than an ity. Many Jews who don’t live in major cities beginning; the end of one thing and the start alternative place to pray on a Saturday, this have limited options for Jewish romance once of another. A time of transition, if you will. means foregoing the traditional space reserved age and availability factors are considered. The point I am dancing around here is: times for life’s milestones. Weddings, bar mitzvahs, As intermarriage becomes the norm and in- of transition can be tough and painful even and festival holidays are all removed from creasingly tolerable, so falls by the wayside if they are ultimately good, thus bringing us their traditional venue to accommodate a col- many traditional norms. Jewish education back to the Brit. Ouch. lective hope for the future. But that hope may is less common, Jewish tradition becomes I think to some extent we are all experi- never come to pass. The building refresh is not less exalted, Jewish connection seems less encing this. My family and I are currently a guarantee of greater participation or com- embraced. Yet, without intermarriage the in a state of transition, the community of munity survival and rejuvenation. It’s risky culture dies just as fast, only lonelier, and with Congregation Agudas Israel is in a state of for our community, that’s for sure. Costs for less personal joy. It’s an accommodation that transition, and Judaism as a whole is in a state these projects only ever rise, both emotionally must be made for the future, and there seems of transition. and financially. It can be a bitter medicine to fewer and fewer alternatives to it. We hope our For me and my wife, inviting Judaism into swallow in the hope of a cure. partners respond by embracing Judaism, but our home as a more regular and meaningful It’s not just our community either. North if they don’t… How can we measure cultural practice is lovely, but not without some sac- American Jewry as a whole is in a risky and risk against personal happiness? rifice. Giving up a Saturday morning after a transitory period. Every potential opportu- Intermarriage is emblematic of the transi- work week is never really a pleasure no matter nity for our people is also a potential threat. tions at the heart of modern Judaism. Our how joyful the service, although attendance Trump in the White House with an orthodox culture and religion grows and evolves, but does bring its own rewards. Remembering Jewish son-in-law and daughter, and his rec- it is unclear if it is for better or worse, and in to light candles on Friday nights is relatively ognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, many ways it is tough and painful. We stand at easy, but on weeks when it is forgotten it are directly accompanied by a resurgence of the precipice of a new journey for our people, can lead to mixed feelings. Growing up, I anti-Semitism and hatred of Jews by far-right both local and international, both deeply largely rejected Judaism in favor of forg- political groups. The liberal and social justice personal and widely experienced. The transi- ing an independent identity. To find myself philosophies that Judaism has embraced and tion will be tough, the outcomes unclear, the so involved with Judaism as an adult at my fostered, leading to greater societal tolerance future unknowable. We hope the future will wife’s behest can sometimes feel like losing of our people and practice, threatens to swal- ultimately be good. Like the leap of faith taken low us in far-left anti-Semitism on univer- during an adult Brit Milah at the edge of the sity campuses; BDS movements continue to desert, we just have to hope that we, all of us, grow in strength; thinly veiled anti-Semitic are doing the right thing for a brighter future. criticisms of Israel are often the norm in

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Henry loved of Saskatchewan, across the province and Woolf’s screen credits include Gorky Park, acting, directing and worldwide. The Lion in Winter and Doctor Who. teaching. Those who The event opened with a trumpet fanfare and In spite of hardly ever attending school, on experienced these memories and stories of Henry (who doesn’t arriving in Saskatoon to join the Department talents of his, or heard have a story of Henry?) told by Dwayne of Drama in 1983, Woolf became a mentor him talk in a library Brenna, professor , Drama Dept., Angus to countless students in the College of program or two, love him, too. It is no surprise, Ferguson, Artistic Director of Dancing Sky Arts and Science and a core part of the then, that about 120 of us turned up Theatre, Peta Bonham- Saskatoon theatre scene. He was one of the for his 90th birthday celebration in the Smith, Dean of Arts founding members of the Shakespeare on Drama Department at the University of & Science, Kristi the Saskatchewan festival and has directed Saskatchewan on January 20th. Some Friday of Shakespeare or acted in more than 100 local productions. of us were fortunate to enjoy Henry’s on the Saskatchewan, Woolf, who retired from the Department of participation in the rabbi’s “Lunch and Mark von Eschen, Drama in 1997, said the “direct and generous & Learn” series (started by Rabbi former Artistic Director and friendly” people of Saskatchewan Pavey in the 1980s). One of my own of Shakespeare on the motivated him to make Saskatoon his favourite memories is his recorded Saskatchewan, ... and home, along with the enthusiasm and fresh message for me at the library when he our raconteur, Henry perspectives of USask drama students, and described the talk he was going to give himself! Oh, and then that the theatre dedication was “a wonderful at one of my programs; the person who there was cake! honour... The arts are what stimulate the looked after such calls wouldn’t delete Born in London, imagination. And without the imagination, it and played it to everyone who came England, “brought up we lead a deprived life. Living without art into the office! by a hero and a saint in one’s life is like living in a house without The U. of S. dedicated the John Mitchell of the Depression...(and living) in a large windows. No light can come in, and you can’t Buildings’s north studio “The Henry Woolf crumbling Georgian house in East London,”* see out.” Theatre” at the event. This dedication Woolf built a career in theatre, television and *Barcelona is in Trouble, Henry’s recognized the idiosyncratic Prof. Emeritus film that has spanned decades. Harold Pinter, autobiography, published in 2017 Henry Woolf (LLD’01) for his outstanding Sir Lawrence Olivier and Orson Welles were contributions to theatre at the University among his collaborators on the stage, while What's This All About? Orthodox Judaism by Bruce Cameron Orthodox Judaism allegiance amongst the younger generation groups within Orthodoxy, the main ones at isn’t so much a de- of Jews. One may accept that this more present being Haredi from which Lubavitch nomination as it is the visible body of reform Jewry resulted in a was formed and Modern Orthodox, which base upon which all turn-around of the Orthodox which began to tends to be more open to society. Within Judaism is built. Until be seen as much more than the religion of the the sub-groups or factions each one seems the Reform breakaway poor and the immigrant. intolerant of the others, Rabbi’s denigrating from traditional Judaism in the mid - 19th In fact, from the mid-1950’s onward the each other’s faction, Hasidic groups battling century there was no need for a name - other Ultra Orthodox - one of the many branches with each other for the “authentic” Judaism. than Judaism. But with the inception of the within Orthodoxy, has been the fastest grow- This leaves the question: is Orthodox really Reform movement in the mid- 19th century, ing group of Jews in the United States and a coherent and unified movement? as many Jews were looking beyond the stric- perhaps Canada. There are a number of sub- continued on page 11 tures of traditional Judaism for a more relaxed and meaningful form of worship there arose an identity crisis of sorts . The traditional form of Judaism begun by our patriarchs and matriarchs slowly began to be known as Orthodox - that group of Jews who believe in the Divine origin of the written and oral law and strict adherence to the Shulchan Aruch. With the radical difference between the Quality Memorials approved stark Orthodox and the new Reform, people began to recognize the difference of Orthodox for Agudas Cemetery Jews. 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Shaina Goluboff & Adam Hnatyshyn In honour of the birth of your beautiful new daughter, Piper Eileen Alan Rosenberg & from the Talmud Lesley-Ann Crone Harold Shiffman Mazel Tov on convocating with your MBA from the Edwards School of Business Lisa, Millia, Judah & Aaron Shiffman Bev & Jack Shiffman Happy Chanukah Harold, Lisa, Millia, Judah & Aaron Shiffman Your contribution, Jack Shiffman Happy 90th Birthday Harold, Lisa, Millia, sent to: Saskatoon Jewish Judah & Aaron Shiffman Foundation Bev Shiffman Happy 89th Birthday Harold, Lisa, Millia, Congregation Agudas Judah & Aaron Shiffman Israel, Murray Landa & Family In memory of Petty Landa Howard & Debbie Shiffman 715 McKinnon Avenue, Estelle Kates In honour of your birthday Glady Rose Saskatoon S7H 2G2 will Sugarman Family With sympathy on the loss of your mother Glady & the Rose Family be gratefully received Avivi Family In memory of June Avivi Rabbi Gerald & Sarah Fox, and faithfully applied. 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NATHAN & GRACE GOLUBOFF FUND Leila Goluboff Get well soon Karen Gelmon Leila Goluboff Best wishes for a speedy recovery Rhoda Broudy Victoria Taras Mazel Tov on joining our Jewish family Steven & Leila Goluboff Jordyn Allen Mazel Tov on joining our Jewish family Steven & Leila Goluboff Ciprian Prevost Mazel Tov on joining our Jewish family Steven & Leila Goluboff Kaiti Hannah Mazel Tov on joining our Jewish family Steven & Leila Goluboff Leila Goluboff Wishing you a complete recovery Kayla Hock Simonne Horwitz Mazel Tov on receiving the J.W. George Ivany Internationalization Award for Faculty from the University of Saskatchewan Steven & Leila Goluboff Henry Woolf Mazel Tov on your 90th birthday and the honour of the Drama department naming the Theatre after you Steven & Leila Goluboff

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to highlight the problem of Palestinian child A cross-section of recent issues of interest, Educating Canadians about Antisemitism soldiers. We called for the Government of with links for those receiving this update and the Holocaust Canada to speak out forcefully against the electronically. All our news, and the docu- B’nai Brith Canada has welcomed publica- recruitment and use of Palestinian child sol- ments referred to, can be found at the B’nai tion of new education materials by the Inter- diers in advance of Palestinian Child Soldiers Brith Canada website. national Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Week. (IHRA) - commending these latest steps to If you want to receive news and updates via strengthen Holocaust awareness, counter- B’nai Brith’s ‘Diverse Minds’ Education e-mail, or if you have any questions or com- denial and distortion. We have similarly Initiative ments, just send a note to Brian Herman, endorsed the publication of new antisemitism Since 1875, B’nai Brith has led the fight for Director of Government Relations, at bher- teaching models from the Organization for human rights and equality in Canada. We are [email protected] Security and Cooperation in Europe’s Office proud to constantly be promoting this cause of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights. in new and exciting ways. The Diverse Minds The 2019 Year in Review We’re actively promoting use of these materi- Creative Writing Competition invites high For B’nai Brith Canada, it certainly was a als in Canadian schools. school students to reflect on the value of a year to remember. Our small-but-potent team society rooted in mutual respect, by writing was always there to tackle the threats faced Deporting Former Nazi Helmut and illustrating a story aimed at elementary by this country’s Jewish community, while Oberlander – The Government Must Act school students. The initiative was launched in also showing solidarity with those facing Last November, after the former Nazi lost his Manitoba and, because of its success, we are human-rights abuses abroad. Many of our fourth appeal against the government’s deci- expanding it to four regions in the 2019-2020 initiatives and campaigns were successful in sion to strip him of his Canadian citizenship, school year: Manitoba, Hamilton, Montreal, thwarting racism, antisemitism and hatred. We B’nai Brith Canada launched a petition urging and Edmonton. produced important precedents for the future then-Minister of Public Safety Ralph Goodale of our community. to immediately deport him – so justice could Our Continuing Efforts to Combat finally be served. We continue to call for the Antisemitism A New Government Should Address Government to act. Deportation proceedings Annually, B’nai Brith publishes its Audit of Antisemitism against Oberlander are underway. Antisemitic Incidents in Canada. We are now One of our key B’nai Brith priorities continues engaged in preparing this year’s report, to be to be pursuit of a national action plan to com- Designating the IRGC as a Terrorist launched later in the spring. You can help us bat antisemitism. We wrote the Prime Minister Organization spread the word in several ways. 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(Saskatoon B’nai Brith provided $20,000 the staff and students knew more about what hand drums for ourselves. He taught us how to King George Community School to provide to expect. This is why it is so important to to make these drums. It was hard work, but Indigenous Cultural Education) continue the four-year process of learning. We it was worth it. My drum is hanging in my We are so thankful to have funds from B’nai are continuing sewing and beading with the mom and dad’s bedroom. They are proud of Brith which has given us the opportunity to girls and drumming with the boys. Powwow my drum and it is a nice keepsake. learn more about Indigenous culture at our and culture camp will be in the spring. “Oral Student Two school. History is one of the many things students get I am a powwow drummer and singer now “When I look through a reconciliation lens to experience. They get to understand that because Darryl taught us how to drum. When it becomes clear that many of our students the teachings they are presented have been I drum, I get this feeling that I can’t explain. have not had positive emotional/social and handed down for many generations. Usually I feel I can express my feelings when I hit the cultural opportunities. These positive expe- the information shared by Knowledge Keepers drum. It is nice to learn about my cultural riences are where you learn how to have a is the way they are taught. Their responsibility ways because it makes me feel happy and healthy mental wellness. Culture and cultural is not to change the content of the history.” clears mt mind. Singing is beautiful. It makes activities are an incredible vehicle to help – Cree Teacher me feel at home and give me warm feelings. students discover mental wellness and achieve We want to thank you for your donation of Boys from a bunch of different cultures are success.” Jason Johnson- School Counsellor the iPads for our Cree class. There are several welcome to drum. I think it probably feels In 2018/2019 King George hosted our First different games and activities that students nice for them to learn our language and Reconciliation Feast. For many, this was their can play. This helps students stay engaged culture. I love drumming and singing and first feast. The feeling in the room was amaz- and excited to learn about the language. In am thankful I get the opportunity to learn. I ing. Food brings people together, and this late November, three of our senior students really enjoyed getting to go to Brightwater brought our families and community into our spoke to the trustees at a Public-School Board last year for our culture camp. Brightwater school to share this feast with their loved ones. meeting. is so peaceful and beautiful. The culture camp “Growing up, I didn’t get a chance to feel Student One was a good way to connect with the land and connected to my roots, so it’s hard for me to “I am proud to be Indigenous. My family nature. The Feast was good learning for me. pass on my knowledge. But when my children appreciates that we are able to take part in Tim led the feast and told us a story about a are given the opportunity to learn beading, cultural activities at the school. Last year was man who passed and woke up hungry, so he drumming, and powwow as much as they are the first Feast I attended and served at. We went back to the village to make a Feast. I like learning about themselves, it also helps me have lived mostly in the city my whole life. I listening to Tim’s stories and teachings. He learn about myself. It’s a really great way for was excited to be a server at both of the feasts. taught us boys to serve the right way to serve my children to learn and be culturally aware I feel so calm and relaxed when I bead. I get at a feast. He also taught us that no one can and be proud of who they are and where they away from frustration in class and relax my deny the food. We always take what is shared. came from. I’m very thankful that my children mind. I wish there were more days to bead. I wanted to serve at the feast because I like are given the chance to have culture and I am beading a Pittsburg Penguins medallion helping. I wanted to learn the traditional way academics in a combined way to learn. My for my dad. My uncle beaded me a medallion of serving. My mom and step dad came to the hope for my children would be the knowledge and my dad thought it was for him. He was feast and were very proud of me. It was also they learn about their culture and that would kinda sad so I am going to make him one for very tiring but good exercise. A lot of people follow them and help them find out who they Christmas and surprise him. I love beading were put into residential schools and lost their were created to be”. – King George parent with our Knowledge Keeper. She shares cultural ways. Drumming and other activities Young women learned the skills of cooking stories and we all listen to her. cleanse the mind. We learn the traditional way for the feast from a Traditional Knowledge I love drumming because we get to chill of doing things. I learned that the drumbeat Keeper. They made a skirt for themselves with our friends. I feel so open minded when represents the heartbeat. Drumming takes as well. The time spent sewing and beading I drum. I am a lead singer. Did you know the your mind off the bad things and makes you provided a quiet time where the girls gained drum represents the human heartbeat? My look at the good things. We learn songs that a lot of insight about life from Knowledge mom and dad are so happy that I am learning our grandmothers and grandfathers knew. I Keeper. The boys learned drum making and to drum and sing. The girls sewed us ribbon am thankful to be able to learn my cultural the importance of music. They eventually shirts last year, so we look professional. I love ways at King George Community School. drummed for the Mount Royal Powwow and being able to go to mini powwows and drum. were very proud to perform. In May our senior We went to Mount Royal powwow last year Student Three students went to Culture Camp at Brightwater. to drum. It was so awesome to meet up with I am from Syria but I lived in Lebanon. I Students went on several nature hikes and old friends, but it was so super-hot! live in Saskatoon with my mom and dad and learned about wild medicines and survival on Our drum cracked, so last year a man six siblings. I like learning about First Nations the land. They learned how to put up a tipi and named Dakota came and made a new drum culture. Their culture is similar to my culture stayed overnight. for us at the school. He soaked a hide for a in many ways. I was able to sew a ribbon skirt “I think learning culture at school is very long time. When he took the hide out of the for the Feast. I got to cook for the Feast while important, it definitely aligns with TRC’s 94 soaking tub it smelled so bad. It stunk up the we wore our ribbon skirts. I learned that for a Calls to Action as well as enhances the mental whole hallway. Dakota showed us and some Feast the women cook the food and the men health and holistic well-being of youth in the boys from Sutherland School how to make a serve it. I felt good helping to cook for the school.” School Nurse drum for powwow. Last year we got to go feast because I was doing something to help In 2019/20 we hosted our second Reconcili- to Brightwater for our first culture camp. It ation Feast. Having done it the year before, was so much fun. The best part was making continued on page 13

This page is sponsored by Norman Wine of Thousand Oaks, California and Myrna Silverberg of Natanya, Israel 9 Reasonable Doubt: Tragedy and The Many Faces Of Saskatchewan by Robert Englebert

Each year I teach always align with their own. Each time an perience life in the same way. One can easily roughly 120 fresh-faced actor spoke, the name, age, and ethnicity of recognize Saskatchewan and Saskatoon in all undergraduate students their character was projected onto the set. of these characters. It is an honest and hum- in my 100-level introductory survey entitled This type of switching is similar to that used bling depiction of the province and city, warts “War and Conflict in Colonial North Ameri- in the recent Broadway hit Hamilton, where and all, with societal structural constraints and ca.” The title assures that the class is always a cast comprised largely of people of colour privilege on full display for all to see. full. After all, sex and violence sell. What play America’s Founding Fathers. Much like As one of the audience discussion par- students quickly discover, however, is that being forced to argue an opponent’s position ticipants noted afterwards, this play is re- the class is largely about Indigenous-Settler in a debate, role switching can create a dia- ally about relationships. It comes at race and relationships, the long and pervasive coil logue where people with potentially different society from so many different directions, so of colonialism, the early roots of privilege, viewpoints are seen to be walking in another’s that it expertly muddies the waters, reveal- and the power of resistance. Where pos- shoes. It is extremely effective in diffusing ing the complexity of our relationships and sible, I attempt to link historical themes to the tensions of racially charged topics, and our assumptions. Perhaps nowhere is this contemporary events. For instance, I have the creators of Reasonable Doubt should more obvious than in one of the concluding used discussions of slavery and race during be commended for making the most of this. segments, when an Indigenous women and American Revolution to explore the riots in By having an Indigenous actor play a white former gang member goes to rehab in Biggar, Ferguson and Black Lives Matter. Framed farmer, a Caucasian actor play an Indigenous close to where Stanley shot Boushie. There as a pan-Native pushback against British interviewee, etc., the power dynamics of she confronts white farmers and expects the imperialism, Pontiac’s War informed talks colonialism are highlighted, while anger or worst, genuinely fearful for her safety, only to about Idle No More. And, of course, when combativeness are tempered. find support and kindness - all explained in her Colten Boushie was shot and killed on the Don’t get me wrong, Reasonable Doubt is own words. That is what Reasonable Doubt Stanley farm in 2016, it quickly became part still raw and biting. The production is care- does. The second you think you have it all fig- of an ongoing discussion in my class, with fully crafted to foster an intense, sometimes ured out, it simply throws out another example numerous examples from lectures serving to even terse conversation. Poignant moments to challenge all of our assumptions. Nothing contextualize the long history of colonialism and insights regarding racism, drugs, alcohol is as clear cut and obvious as it seems and that and violence. The last case, unsurprisingly, and guns are balanced with humour. For ex- is the point. It is complicated and messy, and proved particularly challenging. People were ample, one character talked about drinking this amazing production ultimately leaves its angry. Some still are. This was arguably one scotch because he assumed it was an elite audience with more questions than answers. of most racially charged episodes in modern drink of sorts, only to realize years later that But perhaps the show’s greatest achievement Saskatchewan’s history. Try as I did, I never it tastes like “sh#$” and always had. It was a is that it delicately and convincingly delivers felt that I was able to unpack the complexity of funny bit with a message about trying to fit a message of hope. It tackles tragedy and this tragedy and truly do justice to the various into someone else’s value system and con- controversy as a call to look inside ourselves viewpoints and contradictions. struct. More importantly, the much-needed and think about the type of society we want Enter Reasonable Doubt, a remarkable new levity provided a brief reprieve from the to work towards and how we can all move documentary play by our own Joel Bernbaum, difficult conversations at hand. Although the forward together. along with Lancelot Knight and Yvette Nolan. play is not a musical, a number of songs, Reasonable Doubt has sold out. Joel and his Deeply disturbing and highly engaging, this again using words from the trial and from in- co-creators should be applauded for putting production explores the events surround- terviews, denote the gravitas of key moments. together such an extraordinary production ing that fateful day in August 2016 and the The score is straightforward and powerful. and we should all hope for the future and subsequent Gerald Stanley trial. Given such If bits of humour lighten the mood, then the prosperity of our society that the play will tour provocative subject matter, I was naturally music does the opposite, taking the audience and have long extended runs, both here in the curious to see how the creators would straddle to a place of solemnity and heartfelt disquiet. prairies and throughout Canada. the lines between different viewpoints. I was It is this ability to live on the edge of anger pleasantly surprised to discover that this is a and sadness without going into the abyss that Editors note:Robert Englebert is an Associ- verbatim play, “in exactly the same words as defines Reasonable Doubt. ate Professor in the History Department at were used originally,” as both recorded during One of the most interesting aspects of this the U of S the Stanley trial and in countless interviews. production is the marvellous breadth of char- The creators sifted through thousands of pages acters from different ethnicities, professions, of transcripts and recordings and used them to socio-economic classes, genders, and ages. create a conversation involving a multitude of Settler-farmers, recent immigrants, lawyers, different viewpoints. It is quite simply the per- journalists, and school children provide a fect format for such a contentious topic, and myriad of perspectives, some expected, others one that draws the audience into the conver- less so. A cross-section of Indigenous voices Contact Nicky Gitlin sation to the point where after the show ends (educated, professional, addicts, homeless, through Facebook there is actually a 15-minute audience discus- gang members, trappers, old and young) help (www.facebook.com/delish.irony) sion period for those who choose to stay. This to complete the multi-ethnic mosaic. 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This page is sponsored by Jeffrey and Sherril Stein. 10 From the President. continued from page 4 maintains engaging relationships with other our community. I can’t wait to celebrate Jew- are very lucky to have the support of so many faith-based organizations in Saskatoon. All ish holidays and community events with our wonderful people. I want to thank Dr. Steven of this while we continue to welcome new members and guests in this renewed home. Goluboff, for leading this synagogue’s chal- members to our synagogue! I recognize how The plan to redevelop Congregation Agudas lenging mission to fundraise. Along with his fortunate we are that new members have Israel synagogue, originally built in 1958, tireless effort, we have raised just over $3M. chosen to become a part of our family. Future has been an extraordinary undertaking. It Quite simply, that is extraordinary. Asking for simchas! is expected to be completed this fall, 2020. money is difficult, and it is always done with Down the road, we are looking forward to The Legacy Committee, led by Chair Grant the respectful perspective that it deserves. I am sharing life moments in our fully renovated Scharfstein, has spent countless hours labour- confident we will continue to raise additional synagogue. The redesigned space will include ing over design and cost to ensure the finished and needed funds. a beautifully reshaped bema, enhanced ac- building will meet the needs of our growing Thank you for being a part of Congregation cessibility, a modern entertaining hall and Jewish community. This project is a commit- Agudas Israel. I am looking forward to many commercial kitchen, a dedicated entrance ment to our future. It is a commitment to our more opportunities of sharing life, pride and to our Hebrew school and much more. Our members and guests, and it’s happening only praise as it relates to our very special syna- religion and culture and heritage will remain because of the generous financial donations gogue and Jewish community. embedded into the building’s foundation as of members, past members and friends of we stay committed to the ranging needs of Congregation Agudas Israel. I know that we

Orthodox Judaism continued from page 6 These ultra Orthodox factions tend to pro- Jews? vide an all-encompassing social environment In a nutshell, Orthodox Jews believe: where friends are made for life, but within 1) both the oral and written law were re- Answers to Quarterly Quiz the faction only, day camps, summer camps, vealed by God on Mount Sinai, and have 1. God Yeshivot, religious schools and recreational been handed down from generation to activities all tending to once again insulate generation in an unbroken chain, even 2. “Lots,” (as in “lottery”) in reference the Orthodox from the secular world and from unto today to the method Haman used to pick the non-Jews as well as other Jews, enabling them 2) strict adherence to the Shulhan Aruch days the Jews were to be killed. to project an appearance of being a bulwark 3) strict observance of Halakka 3. Vashti against the social instability they believe ex- 4) the bodily resurrection of the dead ists in other Jewish and non-Jewish life. It 5) women are not counted in the minyan 4. Read the story of Esther can fairly be said that Orthodox Judaism of and are situated separately from the Have a festive meal today is a group intolerant of deviance from men in the synagogue behind a screen Give tzedakah their form of ‘truth’. (a mechitzah) Give gifts of food And yet, the ultra Orthodox have been 6) an eventual Messianic age will arrive, 5. Mishloach Manot the fastest growing portion of Judaism since when the Mechiach will restore the World War II. Temple in Jerusalem 6. Four What little liberalism remained in Ortho- 7. Wheat doxy has developed “Modern Orthodoxy”, Spelt a movement which tries to demonstrate how Barley halakha can be meaningful to modern Jewish Rye society and emphasise what they have in com- mon with other Jews as opposed to isolating Oats themselves. Perhaps there is a lesson here for 8. Eight days in diaspora, Seven in Israel the Jews of Saskatoon to emphasize what we 9. Salt water have in common instead of what separates us and initiate a dialogue common to Saskatoon 10. Eighteen C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A NTS Keith Thomson B.Comm. CA Brian Turnquist B.Comm. CA Premium kosher table wines Michael Gorniak B.Comm. CA available at Saskatoon Co-op Rodney Trayhorne MPAcc. CA Wines & Spirits, Blairmore Centre Amberly Chabot B.Comm. from •Accounting & Auditing & 8th St. •Personal & Corporate Tax Planning & Preparation Find a wide selection of Galil • Computer Consulting, Training & Monthly Processing •Financial Planning & Loan Proposals Mountain and Teperberg wines •Estate Planning •Agristability ISRAEL from Israel at attractive prices. •Business Plans •Litigation Support •Business Valuations Imported by International Cellars Inc. Vancouver, BC 244-4414 Fax: 244-1545 400 - 15 23rd St. East - Saskatoon Ad compliments of Norman Gladstone

This Page is sponsored by Toby Rose, Les Klein, Jonathon, Solomon and Benjamin of Toronto 11 Return to Israel continued from page 2 memorable Arabic meal overlooking the Sea. the streets of Tel Aviv and certainly not on chickens for the morning markets are gone. From there we drove with bumper to bumper Toronto streets. The son and operator of the Many of the volunteer housing is gone. The traffic home to Tel Aviv as the sun set on our restaurant sat with us explaining all the dishes Hebrew school remains as does the dining hall first day of touring. while his mother the chef brought dishes one though no longer serving the communal meals Day two on the road took us to Jerusalem after the other. He also expounded on his I fondly remember; eggs eggs and more eggs. for our first of three trips there. The wonders Druze religion and their place in Israel and After hours in the chicken coups, eggs and of the Old City have not changed since I was what he referred to as ‘occupied Golan’. We chicken were not on my menu. The swimming first there but again with insight from our did not initiate the conversation. He openly pool and recently renovated hall and theatre guide the experience was much richer. To be and warmly presented a fresh perspective on remain. The hall still dominates the centre able to stand at the Kotel, the Wailing Wall the state of affairs in the Golan one we would of the community next to the water tower alongside my son, Sam was a moment I will normally not hear. though no longer used but is being renovated not forget. After saying goodbye and thank you we and preserved. After the better part of the day within the continued in the fog and rain up to a military I am glad we went back to Hulda. Emotions Old City walls we were off to Yad Vashem, lookout to see Israel’s neighbors only a few ran high while we were there even though the Holocaust Memorial. It was a stop I have kilometers below across a lush valley. The much has changed. Memories have faded but made before by myself and with Linda. I clouds and fog partially cleared and we there was a connection one could feel while would not come to Israel without a visit there could see into Syria and Damascus off in the walking the property. no matter how many times I have visited. distance. Lebanon was cloud covered only One more memorable new experience was This time, Linda and my visit was cut short. kilometers away as we gazed north. In this riding the high speed train from Tel Aviv to Linda tripped on an uneven stone pathway as part of Israel friends and enemies are in sight Jerusalem, half of the thirty-two minute ride we walked towards the Children’s Memorial. of one another. There is no hiding. From underground then opening up to the magnifi- Landing face first scared all of us. Bruised there we drove down the most beautiful wind- cence that is Jerusalem today. Once the train but not deterred from continuing, Linda was ing road in south Golan along the Jordanian arrives you ride up six stories of escalators convinced to take a moment then ultimately border stopping for photos as the sun dropped to the street level of this major new station convinced to head to the hospital to make sure slowly over the Sea of Galilee. Memorable. now teaming with young soldiers, the ortho- no more serious injury had happened. Linda What followed a busy week was walking dox and the modern Israeli going about their and I along with our guide, Shiri grabbed a and exploring the streets of Tel Aviv, stopping business. Outside on the street awaits an old taxi to Shaare Zedek Medical Center, only five into museums and galleries along the way. dear friend from Saskatoon, Dov Laimon. minutes away. This was quite an experience, The richness of culture is everywhere and Dov exudes warmth and openness and it was one we could have done without. Having available. Tel Aviv proved to be an extremely a thrill to see him. Linda and I spent the day experienced memorable moments within the walkable city grabbing taxis only if the rain walking the Jerusalem streets together before Canadian and US hospital systems over the dropped in. The locals always reminded meeting his wife for lunch near her office. years, this was something else. After blood- us it was winter in Israel with many people Too soon we are on our way back to Tel Aviv work, xrays and CT scans we discovered wrapped up as if was a February day in Saska- carrying rich memories of a friendship and of Linda was, fortunately, only badly bruised. toon. For us, short sleave shirts were the order a city like no other. Overall our twelve hours in an Israeli emer- of day. No one knows better about winter than Many more days we spent exploring Tel gency ward, $4000.00 bill and a taxi back to a bunch of Canadians and Germans. Aviv, Jaffa, military museums and visiting Tel Aviv at 3:30 am in the morning, was a Our next touring day took us to Kibbutz Israeli friends as well as Patty and Michael positive experience. Clowns making us laugh, Hulda then to Jerusalem to walk the Old City Puterman and cousin, Amnon Jonat. There kids passing out candy and pastry and an at- at night. Memory is a funny thing. Linda’s are no shortages of places for lunch or dinner. tentive medical staff eased Linda’s discomfort. memories of our months on Hulda were much We te sushi, pizza, tacos, falafels, Chinese, All in all it was a learning experience. Not clearer than mine. Longtime Kibbutznik, Arabic, and Israeli food. Three weeks in wanting everyone to wait around we sent Shiri Ruth Lipetz from Long Island, NY gratiously Israel and it is now time to go home full of and our family back to Tel Aviv hours earlier. walked the entire Kibbutz with us. She was fresh experiences and rekindled friendships. The next day was one of rest and recupera- living there in 1971 but we don’t recall our tion for Linda. I remained home as support paths crossing. Much had changed over the Editor's Note: Alan Goluboff is a film maker staff, while the others headed to the Dead Sea. intervening forty-eight years. The Kibbutz in Toronto. He and his wife Linda and son Linda and I were back in the van the next day movement is not what it used to be. The or- Sam have been sponsors in the bulletin for for the drive north to the Golan. As we drove ange groves and cotton fields I remembered the last 30 years. north east to the Galilee our guide pointed out were no longer. Where they stood now stands the change and growth everywhere. Lunch a housing development. The sunflower seed took us up to a Druze village for a beauti- factory now produces sugar for Coca-Cola. ful spread of dishes not readily available on The chicken coups where I worked packing

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Divrei Harav. continued from page 4 ism, the challenge is most notorious between fundamentalism. That is why I want to urge and religious freedom (official recognition Israeli and North American Jews. In North you to participate in the coming elections and for all streams of Judaism and their Rabbis), America, 86% of affiliated Jews belong to support MERCAZ, the body that represents strengthening the ties between Israel and the Conservative, Reform or Reconstructionist the values of Conservative Judaism in the Jews around the world, peace and security, Synagogues. In comparison, 20% of Israel’s World Zionist Organization, the Jewish Agen- environmental progress, support for Con- population identify themselves with Orthodox cy and the Jewish National Fund. The more servative/Masorti Judaism in Israel and a or ultra-Orthodox Judaism, 38% see them- support MERCAZ has, the more resources contemporary and renewed Zionist agenda, selves as “traditional”, and 42% are secular. that our institutions which promote religious recognizing all what Zionism has achieved In spite of that, and due to the complexities pluralism can operate. These funds support while acknowledging the many challenges of Israeli politics, ultra-Orthodox Jews suc- the Shechter Institute (which trains Conserva- that lay ahead for the next generations. ceed in keeping their monopoly over religion, tive Rabbis and educators), TALI schools How do we participate in the elections? through their support of political coalitions around the country (which promote religious Very simply, become a member of MERCAZ in exchange of securing their own interests. pluralism), Conservative congregations and Canada and your voice will be counted. The In the Jewish state when there is no place also Kibbutz Hannaton. Additionally, these cost is just $18/person and $9/student. You and support for all streams of Judaism, funds also help Conservative congregations can do it at http://mercaz.ca. compromising the values and purpose for in South America, Europe, Australia and other If you value Jewish pluralism in Israel, what it was established, Israel’s future is also countries, plus several scholarships for North- stronger ties between Israel and Jews around undermined. When there is no respect for all American youth programs of the Conservative the world, an ecologically oriented Israel, and the variety of expressions of Judaism, Israel Movement in Israel. a secure and peaceful Israel, I hope that you demonstrates that is still far from being a full The MERCAZ platform in the World Zi- will join me in supporting MERCAZ. democracy and the spiritual land of the entire onist Congress promotes religious pluralism B’bracha. Jewish People. And that is precisely why our action is needed. Your participation in the coming elections for the World Zionist Con- Editorial. continued from page 3 gress can have a huge impact on the future of Israel. Your voice can influence how millions has found a warm and welcoming home at to examine the possibility of sharing some of dollars will be invested in Jewish education Persephone Theatre on May 24th. events that we all have in common. This will in Israel and around the world. As liberal Jews Living in a small isolated Jewish commu- definitely require our leadership to be creative concerned about Israel, its future and values, nity, critical mass is the biggest problem. With and step out of any predetermined boxes that we must support those institutions and leaders three Jewish communities, maybe it is time we have surrounded ourselves with. that embrace the values of respect, religious pluralism and unity, and not those who pro- mote exclusion, intolerance and religious we design and print... CUELENAERE, KENDALL Brochures Newsletters KATZMAN Flyers Posters RICHARDS Presentation Folders & Laser Cheques Scharfstein Gibbings Stationery Barristers, Solicitors and Mediators Walen Fisher LLP RANDY KATZMAN Annual reports BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS B.Comm., LL.B. Business Forms Michael R. Scharfstein, B.Comm., J.D. Carbonless Forms Textbooks (306) 653-5000 Family History Books P 306-653-2838 • F 306-652-4747 Fax: (306) 652-4171 ... to your specifications and satisfaction [email protected] 200 Princeton Tower • 123 -2nd Ave. S 5th Floor, Atrium Place, #510, 128 - 4th Avenue S., Tel. 306.955.3373 • Fax. 306.955.5739 Saskatoon, SK S7K 7E6 www.scharfsteinlaw.com Saskatoon, S7K 1M8 217 Jessop Avenue • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 1Y3

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